Mers-sur-Indre Flower and Plant Fair

A horticultural event in the heart of Berry

The Mers-sur-Indre Flower and Plant Fair is a spring event created in 2004 in this small village in the Indre region, nestled in the heart of George Sand's country. Every second Sunday of May, around the Ice Saints, the village comes alive to welcome amateur gardeners and botany enthusiasts. The fair extends along Rue George Sand and into the Domaine Hall, a magnificent 18th-century barn, offering a bucolic and authentic setting.

Specialized and passionate producers

The fair brings together a selection of specialized producers from all over the region: nursery owners, rose growers, producers of rare plants, medicinal plants, succulents, and carnivorous plants. Visitors can discover varieties not found in garden centers, benefit from professional advice, and leave with quality plants for their gardens. Artisans also offer creations in wood, leather, and porcelain related to the plant world.

'La Diablesse', a rose born in Mers-sur-Indre

One of the highlights of the fair is the creation of the rose 'La Diablesse', a variety named in homage to the village and its connection to George Sand's novel La Mare au Diable. This naming ceremony, celebrated during the 10th edition in 2014 in the presence of Patricia Darré and Cyril Huvé, symbolizes the literary and botanical roots of this event. The 'La Diablesse' rose has since become an emblem of the fair and the village.

A farmers' market and entertainment for all

Beyond the plants, the Flower and Plant Fair offers a farmers' market with about twenty local producers, a flea market, street music entertainment, and fairground rides for children. On-site catering is provided by the festival committee with local products. A photo contest on the theme of gardens and nature is also organized. The event attracts many visitors each year to this peaceful village, contributing to its tourist appeal and the enhancement of its Sandian heritage.